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A Dangerous Journey North

March 30, 2017

Many children fleeing incredible violence in their home countries confront new threats along the way, from both organized criminal groups and individual traffickers who exploit their vulnerabilities. This is Javier and Yessenia's story.

Un Viaje Peligroso al Norte

March 30, 2017

Muchos niños que huyen de una violencia asombrosa en sus países se enfrentan con nuevas amenazas por el camino, tanto de grupos de crimen organizado como de tratantes individuales que explotan su vulnerabilidad. Esta es la historia de Javier y Yessenia

Why We Need to Classify Types of Human Trafficking

March 29, 2017

For the last 15 years, we've been battling a blurry image of what human trafficking actually looks like. With The Typology of Modern Slavery, our understanding is coming into sharper focus.

Polaris Selected as 2017 Skoll Awardee for Social Entrepreneurship

March 28, 2017

The Skoll Awards distinguish transformative leaders whose organizations disrupt the status quo, drive sustainable large-scale change, and are poised to create even greater impact on the world. 

The Global Modern Slavery Directory: Growth and Collaboration

March 16, 2017

Our newest partnership gives the global anti-trafficking community access to a tool that is twice as powerful with twice the information.

Unique Obstacles Put Transgender People At Risk of Trafficking

March 10, 2017

Striving towards a more inclusive society with fewer social and economic barriers is one way to reduce trans folks' vulnerability to human trafficking.

Delta Air Lines SkyWish Partners with Polaris

March 7, 2017

Polaris and Delta Air Lines are announcing a new partnership enabling Delta SkyMiles Members to directly support survivors of human trafficking through the SkyWish program.

How the National Hotline Can Help Victims of Sex Trafficking from Latin America

February 24, 2017

Fighting this form of trafficking and supporting survivors requires an approach that respects these victims’ unique cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Cómo la Línea Nacional Puede Ayudar a Víctimas de Trata Sexual Latinoamericanas

February 24, 2017

La lucha eficaz contra este tipo de trata y el apoyo a los sobrevivientes requiere un enfoque respetuoso con los antecedentes culturales y lingüísticos de estas víctimas.

Need help? Polaris operates the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline.